1987 Map of Augustine Pass

About this map

The Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range dominates the southern landscape of this California desert region, marking a significant military footprint across the Chocolate Mountains. In the late 1980s, this area remained largely defined by its limited access and topographical barriers, with the Naval Reservation Boundary cutting through the arid terrain. Historical transit is represented by the Bradshaw Road in the north, a route of high importance for desert travel long before modern paving. Elevation changes are marked by distinct gateways through the peaks, including Augustine Pass in the Chuckwalla Mountains and Surveyors Pass further south. These natural corridors, along with the Augustine Road and the Niland Blythe Road, illustrate the sparse but essential transportation network connecting isolated points across the Arroyo Seco drainage system.